Exhibit 99.1
Iconix Brand Group Reports Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2005--Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICON)
-- Q2 Licensing income increases 62% to $4.3 million
-- Q2 Fully diluted EPS of $0.08 versus $0.02 in prior period
-- Raises 2005 full year EPS guidance
-- Issues preliminary 2006 projection
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICON), formerly Candie's, Inc. ("Iconix" or
the "Company"), today announced financial results for the second quarter of
2005. Licensing and commission income for the period increased 62% to
approximately $4.3 million compared to approximately $2.6 million in the
comparable period for the prior year, driven primarily by the new Candie's
license with Kohl's Department Stores and the new Bongo jeans wear license. The
Company reported fully diluted earnings per share of $0.08 cents versus $0.02
cents in the comparable quarter for the prior year. Net income for the quarter
was approximately $2.5 million compared to approximately $0.5 million for the
quarter last year. Second quarter 2005 results were inclusive of a non-cash tax
benefit of approximately $1.8 million.
Neil Cole, Chairman and CEO of Iconix commented, "We are pleased with the
results for the second quarter and believe that they only begin to indicate the
potential of our new business model as a brand management company. We are fully
transitioned to this new model and have the infrastructure in place to deliver
additional growth by leveraging our existing brands and continuing to build a
diversified portfolio of strong new brands that we can monetize through our
expertise in marketing and fashion. Our recent acquisition of Joe Boxer reflects
this strategy and is an important step for our company. We are also very excited
about the recent launch of our brand Candie's at Kohl's. Kohl's has made a
substantial commitment to Candie's and they have proven to be an outstanding
partner collaborating with us every step of the way. Iconix was able to develop
an exciting advertising campaign featuring Hilary Duff and Kohl's put the full
force of their vast media reach behind it."
Six-Month Results:
For the six months ended June 30, 2005 licensing and commission income increased
70% to approximately $8.6 million compared to approximately $5.1 million in the
comparable period for the prior year. Fully diluted earnings per share were
$0.11 cents, inclusive of a non-cash tax benefit of $0.06 cents, compared to
$0.02 cents in the comparable period for the prior year. Net income for the six
months increased to approximately $3.3 million, including a non-cash tax benefit
of approximately $1.8 million as compared to approximately $0.6 million in the
six month period last year.
2005 EPS Guidance:
Following the acquisition of the Joe Boxer brand on July 22, 2005, the Company
will be updating its full year guidance to a range of $0.32 to $0.35 cents per
share inclusive of a projected non-cash tax benefit of $0.15 to $0.17 cents.
This compares to the Company's previous guidance range of $0.25 to $0.30 cents a
share. The updated guidance and recent Joe Boxer acquisition will be discussed
further during the Company's second quarter earnings conference call scheduled
for 10:00 AM this morning.
Preliminary 2006 Forecast:
The Company is issuing preliminary projections for 2006 of earnings per share in
a range of $0.50 to $0.55 cents inclusive of a projected non-cash tax benefit of
approximately $0.03 cents. This preliminary 2006 projection is reflective only
of the Company's existing brand portfolio and does not include any potential
future acquisitions.
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICON) is in the business of licensing the
CANDIE'S(R), BONGO(R), BADGLEY MISCHKA(R) and JOE BOXER(R) trademarks on a
variety of apparel and fashion products. Through its wholly owned subsidiary,
Brightstar Footwear, Inc., the Company also arranges for the manufacture of
footwear products for mass market retailers. For investor information please
visit the corporate Web site at http://www.iconixbrand.com.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. The statements that are not historical facts contained in this press
release are forward looking statements that involve a number of known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult or
impossible to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company,
which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company
to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such factors include,
but are not limited to, uncertainty regarding the results of the Company's
acquisition of additional licenses, continued market acceptance of current
products and the ability to successfully develop and market new products
particularly in light of rapidly changing fashion trends, the impact of supply
and manufacturing constraints or difficulties relating to the Company's
licensees' dependence on foreign manufacturers and suppliers, uncertainties
relating to customer plans and commitments, the ability of licensees to
successfully market and sell branded products, competition, uncertainties
relating to economic conditions in the markets in which the Company operates,
the ability to hire and retain key personnel, the ability to obtain capital if
required, the risks of litigation and regulatory proceedings, the risks of
uncertainty of trademark protection, the uncertainty of marketing and licensing
acquired trademarks and other risks detailed in the Company's SEC filings. The
words "believe", "anticipate," "expect", "confident", "project", provide
"guidance" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements,
which speak only as of the date the statement was made.
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30, July 31,
2005 2004
(000's omitted, except per share data)
Net sales $ - $ 26,038
Licensing and commission income 4,287 2,639
Net revenues 4,287 28,674
Cost of goods sold (net pf recovery
pursuant to an agreement of $737
and $1,725 in the three and six months
ended in 2004, respectively) - 22,780
Gross profit 4,287 5,894
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative expenses (net
of recovery pursuant to an
agreement of $296 in
the six months ended in 2005) 2,838 4,636
Special charges 328 -
3,166 4,636
Operating income 1,121 1,258
Interest expense - net 400 740
Income before income taxes 721 518
Income tax benefits - net (1,790) -
Net income $ 2,511 $ 518
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.09 $ 0.02
Diluted $ 0.08 $ 0.02
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 28,602 26,602
Diluted 30,247 27,735
Six Months Ended
June 30, July 31,
2005 2004
(000's omitted, except per share data)
Net sales $ - $ 42,847
Licensing and commission income 8,587 5,052
Net revenues 8,587 47,899
Cost of goods sold (net pf
recovery pursuant to an
agreement of $737 and $1,725
in the three and six months
ended in 2004, respectively) - 37,063
Gross profit 8,587 10,836
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative expenses (net
of recovery pursuant to an
agreement of $296 in the six
months ended in 2005) 5,517 8,750
Special charges 707 99
6,224 8,849
Operating income 2,363 1,987
Interest expense - net 845 1,436
Income before income taxes 1,518 551
Income tax benefits - net (1,780) -
Net income $ 3,298 $ 551
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.12 $ 0.02
Diluted $ 0.11 $ 0.02
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 28,516 26,315
Diluted 30,115 27,322
Selected Balance Sheet Data:
6/30/2005 12/31/2004
Total Assets $ 58,236 $ 60,160
Total Liabilities 29,871 35,902
Shareholders' Equity 28,365 24,258
CONTACT: Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
Warren Clamen, 212-730-0030